How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Houston?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,360Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $57,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,360 | $15.56 | |
| 25th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $54,100 | $26.01 | |
| 90th | $57,610 | $27.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $49,950 |
| College Station, TX | $40,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,240 |
| Midland, TX | $38,070 |
| San Angelo, TX | $37,170 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,980 |
| Waco, TX | $36,830 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,330 |
| Longview, TX | $36,280 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,180 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $46,450 against $45,570 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,640, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
85 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.